Senior Factory Buyer - Littleton

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Littleton, CO

13d • $75,200 - $94,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. As a Senior Factory Buyer, you'll play a critical role in supporting production operations. This onsite role will partner closely with manufacturing, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure materials are available to meet production demands while balancing inventory, cost, and delivery objectives. Beyond executing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships, you will leverage data analysis to identify trends, optimize inventory performance, support cost reduction initiatives, and develop actionable insights for business decisions. This role offers visibility with leadership, requiring the ability to analyze complex supply chain data, present findings and recommendations, and drive continuous improvement efforts that directly impact factory performance. If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoy combining strategic purchasing, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Minimum 4 years experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, planning, documentation systems and processes.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Independently sets priorities and accomplishes objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, improve, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Strong emphasis on communication skills with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work well under pressure in addition to meeting deadlines in a cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Materials and supply chain certifications (CSCP, CPIM, CPM) preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows specific standards, operating procedures, and detailed instructions in support of assigned business areas and or commodity groups.
• Is a Representative on projects involving other company associates and possibly external stakeholders to coordinate activities, develop key measures, modify systems, monitor processes, and resolve problems.
• Develops solutions to non-routine problems of moderate to intermediate complexity within the areas of support or expertise. Issues may involve both internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyses purchase requirements within MRP and executes according to business needs and inventory targets.
• Examines and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or Originator to complete or for clarification; determines best method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and or competitive bidding procedures.
• Identifies and selects sources to procure requisitioned commodities or services, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and places orders.
• Negotiates cost and value on behalf of the company.
• Initiates and performs supplier set up and ongoing supplier evaluation activities.
• Actively participate in cost reduction programs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Add and maintain supplier and materials system data in ERP system.

Benefits

• multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
• a robust wellness program
• life insurance and disability coverages
• a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
• vacation and sick time programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior